The Intel NUC 9 Extreme Kit NUC9i9QNX is an Intel mini PC kit with a Core i9 processor, sold as a kit for a buyer to complete with their own components. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a 10-core processor with up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the NUC9i9QNX's RAM, storage and operating system details, so those cells are marked as not confirmed.
Intel NUC 9 Extreme NUC9i9QNX vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Intel NUC 9 Extreme NUC9i9QNX | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC kit | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | DOS (other OS options available) | DOS (other OS options available) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and is available with dual LAN or dual band Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores and uses DDR5 RAM, up to 32 GB.
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The Intel NUC 9 Extreme NUC9i9QNX uses a Core i9 processor, a higher performance class than the Core i7-1255U and Core Ultra 5 125U. We could not confirm its RAM, storage or operating system, so we leave those points out.
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Thinvent Treo models are sold as complete systems with an operating system preinstalled, while the NUC9i9QNX is sold as a kit.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 9 Extreme NUC9i9QNX if you need a Core i9 processor and plan to assemble the kit yourself. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a ready-to-use mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, 2 TB of SSD storage and a choice of operating systems.
